Finch Foundry Sticklepath Devon, UK
N 50° 43.818 W 003° 55.567
30U E 434639 N 5620242
A water wheel at a working foundry in Sticklepath Devon UK.
Waymark Code: WM3N59
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/23/2008
Views: 38
This is one of the water wheels at the Finch Foundry. The foundry is a tourist attraction now, own by the National Trust.
A 19th century water powered forge, rather than the normal mill. It produced mining and agricultural tools for the surrounding community. Today there are three water wheels driving large tilt hammers and grindstones. They are in working order and the National Trust have regular demonstrations.
Visit Instructions:
Please give the date of your visit and a brief description of your experience and any additional information you may have about the waterwheel, its current condition, etc. We would very much like at least one original photo from your visit, but it is not absolutely necessary.